“Pas en Service”, Editorial by Stephanie Alcaino

Pas en Service, Editorial featuring model Connie Robinson @ Premier Models, photographed by Stephanie Alcaino. Published in Fashion Philosophy: the Art Issue, available *here*. Hair and make-up by Sharon Massey, styling by Hannah Sargeant.

Connie is wearing: cami and shorts from ASOS, blouse from Pitchouguina, sandals from Sadie Clayton (image 1). Two piece top and shorts from Simon Ekrelius (image 2). Bralet is stylist’s own, and culottes from Three Floor (image 3). Jumpsuit is stylist’s own, and sandals from Sadie Clayton (image 4). Jumpsuit from Zara (image 5). And finally, body from River Island (image 6).

Portrait Session: Nathalia

Portrait Session with model Nathalia @Leni’s Models Agency,
photographed by Stephanie Alcaino.

Portrait Session: Oliver

Oliver @IMG London, photographed by Stephanie Alcaino.

Portrait Session: Tom

Photographed by Stephanie Alcaino, modelled by Tom @Premier Models.

Blueberry

“Blueberry” photographed and styled by Stephanie Alcaino. Modelled by Veronika @D1 Models, MUA Sharon Massey.

Q&A with Stephanie Alcaino

This week we are welcoming a new amazing photographer to our Fashion Philosophy team – Stephanie Alcaino. Interviewed by Dominika Wojciechowska.

Dominika Wojciechowska: Tell me a little about yourself. What are your passions?Stephanie Alcaino: I’m a Multi-ethnic [German/Chilean] Australian photographer from Sydney. I’m an avid traveller, creative and animal lover. I see every experience in life as something to help build on my imagination.

DW: What would you like to bring and gain from contributing to Fashion Philosophy? Is there anything you’d like to see on the site?
SA: I would love to bring something fun and different as well as shedding more light to the Men’s fashion industry. I would also love to see a lot more original fashion work up on the Fashion Philosophy.

DW: How did you first get interested in art and photography?
SA: I studied fine arts at university alongside languages and fell into photography by chance. Originally I wanted to major in painting but by some strange last minute gut decision I chose photography, and I have been obsessed ever since!

DW: How do you see your future? Are you hoping to establish a career in the fashion industry?
SA: I would love to still see myself in this industry years down the track, I absolutely love what I do and I love meeting people along the way and hearing about their stories. I hope I can continue to progress upwards!

DW: Do you have any favourite blogs or fashion magazines that inspire you?
SA: Not as such! I love looking at a lot of different things and collecting on the things I love, things that inspire me, and help define the voice in my work. But if I had to choose a handful; it would be Fashion Gone Rouge and The Fashionisto websites as they bring together a collective of fashion work from everywhere.

DW: How does your creative process look like, do you do any preparation or research before you start working on your photographs? Whose work inspires you?
SA: My creative begins with a lot of research; I love looking at images, using Pinterest to build on ideas and inspiration. Sometimes there will be one small thing I see that will spark a new idea. From that I love putting together a team that is just right for what I am after as well as putting together mood boards to give the essence of the shoot. After that I let the day of the photo shoot take me through the journey, sometimes something I might see in my head begins to change and develop into something a lot more interesting, I love working and listening to my team and maintaining lots of positive energy through the day to allow. People always give 100% when they are in a happy environment.